Become a Standard Business Sponsor and grow your business!
At MJ Legal, we help Australian businesses overcome labour shortages by helping employers sponsor skilled migrants through employer-sponsored visas like the Skills in Demand (SC 482) visa.
With experience across industries like healthcare, hospitality, IT, construction, and more, we streamline the employer sponsorship process. Based in Melbourne, our team of immigration lawyers and agents deliver tailored, efficient migration solutions for every client.
482 visa sponsorship process
Step 1: Become a Standard Business Sponsor (SBS)
This is the first stage of the process when sponsoring an employee for a 482 visa. It involves obtaining a Standard Business Sponsorship (SBS), which essentially acts as a licence allowing an employer to sponsor skilled migrants for their business. The SBS is generally valid for five years.
At MJ Legal, we will prepare the application and guide you through collecting all the required documents to ensure your SBS application is strong and compliant.
Step 2: Apply for the Nomination of the employee
Once you are approved as a Standard Business Sponsor, the next step is to nominate the employee by submitting the nomination application to the Department of Home Affairs. This stage is about proving your business case for employing the nominee, and we at MJ are experts at building a strong nomination application.
How can you submit a strong nomination application?
To build a strong nomination application, you’ll need to provide key supporting documents, such as:
- Labour Market Testing
- Australian Market Salary
- Eligibility of the role
Step 3: SC 482 visa application
The final stage of sponsoring an employee for the 482 visa is to apply for the visa application. Here the employee’s eligibility is the main focus. The employee will have to demonstrate:
- Skills and qualifications—We will assess relevant documents and highlight the experience and skills that matter the most.
- English language, health, and character—we will walk you through the requirements and flag if there are any issues.
We will also liaise with the Department to keep you updated on any further requests from the Department.
Industry experience that sets us apart
We’ve helped Australian businesses of all sizes in various industries navigate sponsorship with confidence. Whether you're hiring your first skilled worker or managing a high-volume recruitment pipeline, we tailor our strategy to your sector's unique needs, compliance obligations, and timelines.
Below are some of the businesses that we have worked with
- Interior designing company
- Building company
- Aged care facility
- Restaurant
- Telecommunications company
- Motor vechicle dealer
- Child care services
- Car hire service
- Engineering services
- IT company - software solutions
- Switchboard manufacturer
- Nameplate manufacturer
- Landscape company
- Medical clinic
- Hairdressing and Beauty Services
- Insurance company
- Jewellery designing company
- Medical laboratory services
- Vehicle service and repair
- Petrol shed
- Real estate
- Financial services - brokering
- Law firm
Recent Visa Grants
Thousands of Australian Employers Use Sponsorship - Here's why!
- Access global talent and fill labour shortages faster
- Retain skilled workers for up to 4 years, with renewal options
- Exclusive commitment from your employee, as they are tied to your business and cannot work for another employer.
- Build loyalty and retain top talent through PR pathways
- Bring in experienced skilled migrants who are job-ready.
- Tax-deductible SAF levy allows you to invest in your workforce while offsetting costs.
Employer Sponsored Visas
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Why choose MJ Legal
- 100% success rate in employer sponsored visas.
- Specialised legal expertise in employer sponsored visas
- End-to-end support on the sponsorship process
- Experience across various industries all around Australia
- We have streamlined and fast tracked processes with our extensive experience
- Transparent and fixed-fee pricing
- Legal advice on compliance and obligation
- Advice on SAF levy tax deductions relating to your sponsorship
Keith James
LLB (Monash), GLDP (Leo Cussens)
A Monash Law graduate who moved to Melbourne in 2014, he is passionate about helping migrants make Australia their home. As a migrant himself, he understands his clients’ challenges and strives to achieve Permanent Residency outcomes efficiently. He practises in all areas of migration law, focusing on Skilled Migration and Family visas, and stays up to date with the latest state nomination criteria to guide clients toward success.
We care about you!
There employer sponsorship visas, constantly undergo changes based on the government requirements and market demands.
Regardless of your status as a temporary resident, we take a personal approach to meet your exceptional needs. Our expert knowledge on the Australian immigration law will help you in selecting the most appropriate employer sponsored pathway to realizing your PR dream.
Your needs are our priority
Transparent Communication
We keep clients updated and involved throughout the legal process
Personalized Service
We offer personalized, tailor made instructions to suit your situation
Fixed Fees
We offer fixed fee services with no hidden costs
How does our process work?
Step 1
Book in a consultation with our Immigration Agent.
Book a consultation to gain clear insights into your migration options and next steps. Before your session, our team reviews your background to ensure you’re presented with the best pathway for your needs. Let us handle the complexities and guide you toward your new beginning.
Step 2
Provide us the documentation to initiate your visa process.
We'll review your documents for compliance with the department standards and requirements. Additionally, we'll identify any necessary additions that may be needed and ensure all information provided is up-to-date.
Step 3
Making your visa application.
We will meticulously make your visa application, considering every detail to ensure accuracy and compliance. Rest assured, our thorough review will encompass all necessary aspects to facilitate a successful outcome.
Step 4
Your visa is granted!
Following the completion of all necessary steps, your visa will be granted!!
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